Specifications

• 16.2 effective megapixels - High-resolution Exmor APS HD CMOS Sensor for low-noise, ultra-responsive still image and HD video shooting, even in low light
• BIONZ processor with dual Noise reduction - Powerful image processing engine incorporates new algorithms for very high quality, low noise images with rich tonal gradation
• Translucent Mirror Technology - Replaces DSLR moving mirror with fixed translucent mirror; enables ultra-fast shooting with speedy, accurate phase detection AF
• Single zoom lens kit - Includes camera body and SAL1855 standard zoom for everyday shooting
• High-speed continuous shooting with Tele Zoom - Capture fast-moving action at up to 7fps (Priority AE) with continuous AF, and 1.4x digital zoom for close-ups of moving subjects
• Quick AF Full HD movie shooting - Record detail-packed Full HD videos in AVCHD 1080i or MP4 format: with rapid, accurate AF tracking, even with moving subjects
• Creative Full HD movie functions - Including dedicated Movie button, aperture control for beautiful depth of field effects and selectable Creative Styles
• Advanced Quick AF Live View - Real-time full-resolution image display from main sensor on LCD or in viewfinder with fast, accurate phase-detection autofocus
• Sweep Panorama with 3D Sweep Panorama - Press the shutter and sweep the camera to capture extra-wide panoramic images; also capture 3D panoramas to view on 3D TV
• High sensitivity up to ISO 12800 - Very high maximum sensitivity with improved noise reduction for natural-looking images, even in low light conditions
• 15-point phase-detection AF system - Precision AF with 3 cross sensors for rapid, accurate focus tracking - even during movie shooting; also works in Live View mode
• 7.5 cm (3.0") wide screen (16:9) Xtra Fine LCD - High resolution (921k dot) LCD: with edge-mounted LED backlighting and TruBlack technology for superb detail and contrast
• High resolution Electronic Viewfinder - Xtra Fine LCD Tru-Finder™ with 1.15 million dot resolution and 100% frame coverage for accurate image preview
• Versatile information display - Select from a choice of digital levelling gauge, shooting parameters, grid lines and graphic exposure display options
• AUTO+ Mode - Automatically analyses scene and shooting conditions, adjusting camera parameters for excellent results with any scene
• Artistic Picture Effects with stills or movies - Produce an exciting range of creative effects - including posterisation, partial colour, retro, high-key, mono and toy camera
• Enhanced HDR Auto - Automatically merges three successive exposures to create a single image with an effective dynamic range even wider than film
• Multi-Frame Noise Reduction - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single ultra-low noise image; sensitivity equivalent to ISO 25600
• Handheld Twilight Mode - Automatically combines a burst of six exposures to create a single image with supressed blur and reduced noise in low light
• Creative Styles - 6 selectable image finishing options to suit range of shooting situations - can be customised for even greater creative control
• Face Detection - Recognises up to 8 faces in a scene, optimising optimum exposure, white balance, flash and other settings for beautiful portraits
• Smile Shutter - Automatically fires shutter when subject smiles with an adjustable smile detection sensitivity
• D-Range Optimiser - Analyses image in real time, adjusting brightness and contrast for more natural, evenly exposed backlit scenes
• Versatile drive modes - Drive modes include Continuous Advance, Self-timer, exposure bracketing and White Balance bracketing
• SteadyShot INSIDE - Optical image stabilisation offers 2.5-4.0 steps anti-shake performance with A-mount lenses by Sony or Konica Minolta
• Dual anti-dust system - Reduces build-up of dust on sensor during lens exchange
• HDMI output - HDMI output for viewing on HD TV, plus PhotoTV HD mode for optimised still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA TV
• BRAVIA Sync - Allows direct control of camera playback functions via BRAVIA TV’s remote
• Supplied software - Includes Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR and Picture Motion Browser
• Works with iMovie - Certified by Apple for compatibility with iMovie for Mac: import your videos directly into iMovie for editing
• Comes with SAL1855 and SAL55200 lenses